Company you work for and your position title

Company: Cadence Bank Title: Vice President/Commercial Lender

Educational background

I was homeschooled until my junior year of high school, and then attended Northwest Community College and received an AA in Business Administration – I then attended the University of Mississippi where I received Bachelors in Business with a focus in Marketing

What inspired you to take your career path?

I started working at a bank as a teller my freshman year of college as a way to help pay for school, and after college continued to stay in banking as I really enjoyed getting to help people and the problem solving aspects of the career. I have now been in the financial industry for 16 years and still absolutely love my job.

What is the favorite part of your work day?

I love getting to help people accomplish their financial goals, whether that is starting a business, buying land or investment property, or navigating any aspect of their financial journey!

Volunteer/community/civic engagement

I am a board member and on the finance committee for United Way, and I attend College Hill Presbyterian Church

Anything else you would like people to know about you?

I am very blessed by my Savior and King, Jesus. He has given me a kind and loving wife, Meg, and four amazing boys: Ben, Eli, Dave, and Luke. We have a farm house and garage gym out in the country – where we have weekly fitness throw downs with friends. Come on by!